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In the 1700s no one ever accused Lancaster’s constables of being soft on crime
During the 1700s, no one ever accused Lancaster’s early constables of being soft on crime. Records…
The Legend of Ironville’s Headless Horseman
“I’ll be in Columbia by the stroke of midnight…or I’ll be in Hell!” These words and…
Haunted Lancaster: The ‘White Angel’ of Shenks Ferry’s Haunted Tunnel
Local lore hangs heavy at Shenks Ferry. Stories vary but most center around the death of…
Haunted Lancaster: Death by Dynamite. How building the Enola-Low Grade claimed 200 souls
If you were looking for potentially haunted locations in Lancaster County, the 200 souls lost constructing…
Haunted Lancaster: The Ghost of General Reynolds
Some believe General John Reynolds' spirit never found peace. As such, his ghost wanders the streets…
The day Lancaster was the nation’s capital
September 27 On this day in 1777, Lancaster became the nation’s capital when fourteen members of…
Was Lampeter named after handicapped tavern keeper Peter Yeordya?
Legend has it Lampeter was named after an early resident and disabled tavern keeper, Peter Yeordya.…
The Grape: Secret meeting place for Lancaster’s Sons of Liberty
If you are looking for the epicenter for the spirit of independence in Lancaster County, look…
The Great Indian Treaty of 1744
In June of 1744, scores of Native Americans began to gather outside of Lancaster in a…
The Conestoga Horse: The first outstanding horse to be developed in America
Welcome to a chapter of American history where horsepower wasn't just a metaphor but a magnificent…
How Columbia and Millersville nearly became the county seat for Lancaster
Lancaster County's first courthouse was not at Penn Square. It wasn't even in Lancaster City.
Tschantz Graveyard: The final resting place for several of Lancaster’s first settlers and one of the County’s oldest cemeteries
The First Mennonite Settlement in Lancaster County In 1710, the first large-scale European settlement in what…
Conestoga Wagon: Century Strong Ship of Inland Commerce
The Conestoga wagon, as known as "the ship of inland commerce," was used for over a…
Haunted Indian Gold Adventure
In 1870, treasure hunters descended into Safe Harbor. Under the cover of darkness, they searched for…
Haunted treasure lies hidden in Safe Harbor; chaotic spoils of the French & Indian War
In 1870, treasure hunters descended into Safe Harbor. Under the cover of darkness, they searched for…
The Great Ice Flood of 1904 that erased Lancaster County towns from the map
In 1904 an ice flood destroyed towns along the Susquehanna. Flooding far exceeded what occurred in…